Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager Are you experienced in property operations and ready to take greater ownership of a residential site? Cobalt is recruiting an Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager for an established residential property organisation in Bristol. This opportunity would suit someone from a BTR, PBSA, estate agency, property maintenance or FM background who understands what it takes to keep a property running effectively while delivering a high standard of service to residents. No formal qualifications are required. We are much more interested in your practical property experience, ability to manage people and confidence taking responsibility for a site. The organisation Our client is an established residential property organisation focused on providing well-managed homes and a high standard of resident service. You will join an operation where resident experience and effective property management sit closely together, giving you exposure to both the customer-facing and operational sides of residential property. The role and responsibilities As Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager, you will support the Resident Services Manager with the day-to-day operation of the Bristol site and management of the Resident Services Associates. Importantly, this is not a position where you will simply provide administrative support. When the Resident Services Manager is absent, you will take responsibility for the site and will need to be comfortable making decisions and ensuring operations continue effectively. Your responsibilities will include: Managing and supporting the Resident Services Associates, including rotas, training and mentoring. Taking responsibility for the site when deputising for the Resident Services Manager. Managing resident enquiries and escalated complaints through to an appropriate resolution. Overseeing operational activity including voids, end-of-tenancy processes, property inspections, health and safety checks and communal areas. Coordinating contractors, cleaning teams and maintenance operatives and raising relevant works orders. Supporting lettings activity, including viewings, move-ins, move-outs and Right to Rent checks. Helping the site achieve its customer service, operational and performance targets. Supporting resident engagement and events to create a positive experience for people living within the development. Assisting with weekly and monthly operational reporting and maintaining an awareness of site expenditure. The Assistant General Manager will work 40 hours across five days per week. Shifts will typically be either 8:00am-5:30pm or 11:00am-8:00pm. You will also work one Saturday in every two, with a day off in lieu. The skills and experience needed Formal qualifications are not required for this opportunity. Your experience within property and your ability to take responsibility for a residential site are more important. We are looking for someone with: Working knowledge gained within BTR, PBSA, estate agency, property maintenance or facilities management. Experience of managing or supervising people and supporting their day-to-day performance. An understanding of property operations, resident or customer service and maintenance requirements. The confidence to take ownership of a site when the Resident Services Manager is unavailable. The ability to coordinate contractors and work effectively with internal property, lettings, customer service and facilities teams. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage resident concerns professionally. Experience of working towards operational or customer service targets. If you have built your property experience within PBSA, BTR, estate agency, maintenance or FM and are looking for an opportunity offering greater site responsibility, this Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager position could be a strong next step. Interviews are ongoing, so apply now to be considered for this Bristol opportunity. Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.
08/09/2026
Full time
Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager Are you experienced in property operations and ready to take greater ownership of a residential site? Cobalt is recruiting an Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager for an established residential property organisation in Bristol. This opportunity would suit someone from a BTR, PBSA, estate agency, property maintenance or FM background who understands what it takes to keep a property running effectively while delivering a high standard of service to residents. No formal qualifications are required. We are much more interested in your practical property experience, ability to manage people and confidence taking responsibility for a site. The organisation Our client is an established residential property organisation focused on providing well-managed homes and a high standard of resident service. You will join an operation where resident experience and effective property management sit closely together, giving you exposure to both the customer-facing and operational sides of residential property. The role and responsibilities As Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager, you will support the Resident Services Manager with the day-to-day operation of the Bristol site and management of the Resident Services Associates. Importantly, this is not a position where you will simply provide administrative support. When the Resident Services Manager is absent, you will take responsibility for the site and will need to be comfortable making decisions and ensuring operations continue effectively. Your responsibilities will include: Managing and supporting the Resident Services Associates, including rotas, training and mentoring. Taking responsibility for the site when deputising for the Resident Services Manager. Managing resident enquiries and escalated complaints through to an appropriate resolution. Overseeing operational activity including voids, end-of-tenancy processes, property inspections, health and safety checks and communal areas. Coordinating contractors, cleaning teams and maintenance operatives and raising relevant works orders. Supporting lettings activity, including viewings, move-ins, move-outs and Right to Rent checks. Helping the site achieve its customer service, operational and performance targets. Supporting resident engagement and events to create a positive experience for people living within the development. Assisting with weekly and monthly operational reporting and maintaining an awareness of site expenditure. The Assistant General Manager will work 40 hours across five days per week. Shifts will typically be either 8:00am-5:30pm or 11:00am-8:00pm. You will also work one Saturday in every two, with a day off in lieu. The skills and experience needed Formal qualifications are not required for this opportunity. Your experience within property and your ability to take responsibility for a residential site are more important. We are looking for someone with: Working knowledge gained within BTR, PBSA, estate agency, property maintenance or facilities management. Experience of managing or supervising people and supporting their day-to-day performance. An understanding of property operations, resident or customer service and maintenance requirements. The confidence to take ownership of a site when the Resident Services Manager is unavailable. The ability to coordinate contractors and work effectively with internal property, lettings, customer service and facilities teams. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage resident concerns professionally. Experience of working towards operational or customer service targets. If you have built your property experience within PBSA, BTR, estate agency, maintenance or FM and are looking for an opportunity offering greater site responsibility, this Assistant General Manager / Assistant Resident Services Manager position could be a strong next step. Interviews are ongoing, so apply now to be considered for this Bristol opportunity. Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.
Facilities Management Lead Swindon Borough Council Swindon, Wiltshire £500 per day - Inside IR35 Initial 4-month contract Carrington West is working with Swindon Borough Council to appoint an experienced Facilities Management Lead to manage the Council's operational estate of approximately 30 properties. This is a key operational leadership role with responsibility for facilities management, statutory compliance, maintenance, contractor performance and the day-to-day running of the Council's buildings. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day Facilities Management service across the operational estate Managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and building compliance Leading and developing the FM Support and Multi-Skilled Operative teams Ensuring compliance across health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, COSHH and statutory building requirements Managing FM contractors and service providers, including cleaning, waste and maintenance contracts Leading procurement, contract management and performance against agreed KPIs and service levels Managing operational risks, compliance records and monthly reporting to senior management Overseeing budgets, cost control, invoicing and value for money across FM services Coordinating office moves, space planning and workplace improvements Leading business continuity, emergency response and incident management across the estate About You You will be an experienced Facilities Management professional with a strong background in managing operational buildings, compliance and contractor performance. You will ideally demonstrate: Significant facilities and building management experience Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management Experience managing PPM, reactive maintenance and FM contracts Strong leadership and team management skills Experience of procurement, budgets and contractor KPI management The ability to prioritise competing operational demands and respond effectively to emergencies Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills A qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services or a related discipline is preferred, alongside relevant health and safety knowledge such as IOSH or NEBOSH. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required due to the multi-site nature of the role. Interested? For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Declan Bacon Carrington West (url removed) (phone number removed)
04/09/2026
Contract
Facilities Management Lead Swindon Borough Council Swindon, Wiltshire £500 per day - Inside IR35 Initial 4-month contract Carrington West is working with Swindon Borough Council to appoint an experienced Facilities Management Lead to manage the Council's operational estate of approximately 30 properties. This is a key operational leadership role with responsibility for facilities management, statutory compliance, maintenance, contractor performance and the day-to-day running of the Council's buildings. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day Facilities Management service across the operational estate Managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and building compliance Leading and developing the FM Support and Multi-Skilled Operative teams Ensuring compliance across health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, COSHH and statutory building requirements Managing FM contractors and service providers, including cleaning, waste and maintenance contracts Leading procurement, contract management and performance against agreed KPIs and service levels Managing operational risks, compliance records and monthly reporting to senior management Overseeing budgets, cost control, invoicing and value for money across FM services Coordinating office moves, space planning and workplace improvements Leading business continuity, emergency response and incident management across the estate About You You will be an experienced Facilities Management professional with a strong background in managing operational buildings, compliance and contractor performance. You will ideally demonstrate: Significant facilities and building management experience Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management Experience managing PPM, reactive maintenance and FM contracts Strong leadership and team management skills Experience of procurement, budgets and contractor KPI management The ability to prioritise competing operational demands and respond effectively to emergencies Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills A qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services or a related discipline is preferred, alongside relevant health and safety knowledge such as IOSH or NEBOSH. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required due to the multi-site nature of the role. Interested? For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Declan Bacon Carrington West (url removed) (phone number removed)
I am currently working alongside a well-established property services business who are keen to introduce a mobile estates cleaning operative to their team based in the High Wycombe catchment. Job Description Mobile Estates Cleaning operative Full UK driving license required Monday to Friday Must have minimum one year experience in the cleaning industry. 08:00am until 16:00pm inc a thirty minute break per day. Duties include: Mopping, sweeping, sanitising, hoovering etc Working within estates communal areas. Available to start ASAP Working alongside a well-established property services company Company van and fuel card supplied Must be able to keep van at home in a safe space. Uniform supplied. Carrying out duties on multiple sites per day. Temp to perm basis 14.24 per hour Covering High Wycombe and surrounding areas. Temporary to permanent Weekly pay. Permanent position at the end of the thirteen weeks. If you believe the above position is an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on then please apply straight away. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/09/2026
Contract
I am currently working alongside a well-established property services business who are keen to introduce a mobile estates cleaning operative to their team based in the High Wycombe catchment. Job Description Mobile Estates Cleaning operative Full UK driving license required Monday to Friday Must have minimum one year experience in the cleaning industry. 08:00am until 16:00pm inc a thirty minute break per day. Duties include: Mopping, sweeping, sanitising, hoovering etc Working within estates communal areas. Available to start ASAP Working alongside a well-established property services company Company van and fuel card supplied Must be able to keep van at home in a safe space. Uniform supplied. Carrying out duties on multiple sites per day. Temp to perm basis 14.24 per hour Covering High Wycombe and surrounding areas. Temporary to permanent Weekly pay. Permanent position at the end of the thirteen weeks. If you believe the above position is an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on then please apply straight away. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
I am currently working alongside a well-established property services business who are keen to introduce a mobile estates cleaning operative to their team based in the North London catchment. Job Description Mobile Estates Cleaning operative Full UK driving license required (Manual license only) Monday to Friday Must have minimum one year experience in the cleaning industry. 08:00am until 16:00pm inc a thirty minute break per day. Duties include: Mopping, sweeping, sanitising, hoovering etc Working within estates communal areas. Available to start ASAP Working alongside a well-established property services company Company van and fuel card supplied Must be able to keep van at home in a safe space. Uniform supplied. Carrying out duties on multiple sites per day. Temp to perm basis 14.85 per hour Covering North London and surrounding areas. Temporary to permanent Weekly pay. Permanent position at the end of the thirteen weeks. If you believe the above position is an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on then please apply straight away. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/09/2026
Seasonal
I am currently working alongside a well-established property services business who are keen to introduce a mobile estates cleaning operative to their team based in the North London catchment. Job Description Mobile Estates Cleaning operative Full UK driving license required (Manual license only) Monday to Friday Must have minimum one year experience in the cleaning industry. 08:00am until 16:00pm inc a thirty minute break per day. Duties include: Mopping, sweeping, sanitising, hoovering etc Working within estates communal areas. Available to start ASAP Working alongside a well-established property services company Company van and fuel card supplied Must be able to keep van at home in a safe space. Uniform supplied. Carrying out duties on multiple sites per day. Temp to perm basis 14.85 per hour Covering North London and surrounding areas. Temporary to permanent Weekly pay. Permanent position at the end of the thirteen weeks. If you believe the above position is an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on then please apply straight away. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Estate Cleaning Operative Location: TN34,TN35,TN38 Postcodes 13.92 per hour PAYE or 16.55 per hour via umbrella Start date 24th Aug to 15th Nov Basic DBS required which we will process for you as well as Full UK Driving Licence. As part of the Estate Services team to provide a high quality and environmental service to communal areas on estates within a specified area. This may include cleaning, litter picking, removal of bulk rubbish/fly tipping, bin store cleaning and the reporting of issues and improvements, safety and security of our customers, visitors and properties. To be responsible for providing a high standard cleaning service to communal areas in blocks including lifts, stairwells, floors, walls, and windows. To maintain clear, tidy and safe refuse areas such as bin stores, chute rooms and hoppers, following specific cleaning specifications and standards. To provide a litter picking and bulk rubbish/fly tipping removal service, which may include noxious substances and drug paraphernalia to ensure estates are maintained to the highest visual standards and are safe. To be accountable for ensuring personal protective equipment and machinery is used & maintained in a safe manner, and reporting any faults or defects, near misses, incidents, or accidents to Senior Estate Services Operative. To be accountable for ensuring that stocks of hazardous and inflammable liquids are stored appropriately and conforms to COSHH and fire regulations. To comply with all health and safety requirements and safe working practices outlined in estates team risk assessments/method statements and Orbit policies and procedures Ensure all relevant Health & Safety compliance whilst on site, to include but not limited to, working at heights, lone working, manual handling, risk assessments, COSHH, ensuring that PPE, where appropriate, and Orbit's uniform is worn at all times. Responsible for carrying out estates duties, as directed by the Senior Estate Services Operative (to include but not limited to snow clearance, gritting, bin and bin store works, minor/routine repairs in communal areas/offices and removal of graffiti where required.) Assist the Senior Estate Services Operative in the monitoring, reporting, and re-ordering of cleaning materials and equipment. To be responsible for the company vehicle, if appropriate, ensuring it is kept clean and in roadworthy condition, carrying out visual inspections and checks and arranging servicing/repairs as necessary once authorisation has been granted by Senior Estate Services Operative. To be responsible for reporting faults and repairs, situations concerning anti-social activity, fly tipping as seen on the estates to the Estate Services Coordinators. To use Field Service, or similar scheduling software, to manage and record daily activities. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management. To take part in the Out of Hours Rota. Skills: Must hold a current full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the association's vehicles, including vans and tipper transits. Basic level of numeracy/ literacy being required Must have the capability to operate machinery/tipper vans and equipment such as petrol blowers, floor cleaning apparatus. Must have the ability and willingness to work internally and externally during all seasons. Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of a manual post. Experience of working in a similar or related environment or post.
01/09/2026
Seasonal
Estate Cleaning Operative Location: TN34,TN35,TN38 Postcodes 13.92 per hour PAYE or 16.55 per hour via umbrella Start date 24th Aug to 15th Nov Basic DBS required which we will process for you as well as Full UK Driving Licence. As part of the Estate Services team to provide a high quality and environmental service to communal areas on estates within a specified area. This may include cleaning, litter picking, removal of bulk rubbish/fly tipping, bin store cleaning and the reporting of issues and improvements, safety and security of our customers, visitors and properties. To be responsible for providing a high standard cleaning service to communal areas in blocks including lifts, stairwells, floors, walls, and windows. To maintain clear, tidy and safe refuse areas such as bin stores, chute rooms and hoppers, following specific cleaning specifications and standards. To provide a litter picking and bulk rubbish/fly tipping removal service, which may include noxious substances and drug paraphernalia to ensure estates are maintained to the highest visual standards and are safe. To be accountable for ensuring personal protective equipment and machinery is used & maintained in a safe manner, and reporting any faults or defects, near misses, incidents, or accidents to Senior Estate Services Operative. To be accountable for ensuring that stocks of hazardous and inflammable liquids are stored appropriately and conforms to COSHH and fire regulations. To comply with all health and safety requirements and safe working practices outlined in estates team risk assessments/method statements and Orbit policies and procedures Ensure all relevant Health & Safety compliance whilst on site, to include but not limited to, working at heights, lone working, manual handling, risk assessments, COSHH, ensuring that PPE, where appropriate, and Orbit's uniform is worn at all times. Responsible for carrying out estates duties, as directed by the Senior Estate Services Operative (to include but not limited to snow clearance, gritting, bin and bin store works, minor/routine repairs in communal areas/offices and removal of graffiti where required.) Assist the Senior Estate Services Operative in the monitoring, reporting, and re-ordering of cleaning materials and equipment. To be responsible for the company vehicle, if appropriate, ensuring it is kept clean and in roadworthy condition, carrying out visual inspections and checks and arranging servicing/repairs as necessary once authorisation has been granted by Senior Estate Services Operative. To be responsible for reporting faults and repairs, situations concerning anti-social activity, fly tipping as seen on the estates to the Estate Services Coordinators. To use Field Service, or similar scheduling software, to manage and record daily activities. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management. To take part in the Out of Hours Rota. Skills: Must hold a current full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the association's vehicles, including vans and tipper transits. Basic level of numeracy/ literacy being required Must have the capability to operate machinery/tipper vans and equipment such as petrol blowers, floor cleaning apparatus. Must have the ability and willingness to work internally and externally during all seasons. Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of a manual post. Experience of working in a similar or related environment or post.
I am currently working alongside a well-established property services business who are keen to introduce a mobile estates cleaning operative to their team based in the Milton Keynes catchment. Job Description Mobile Estates Cleaning operative Full UK driving license required (Manual license only) Monday to Friday Must have minimum one year experience in the cleaning industry. 08:00am until 16:00pm inc a thirty minute break per day. Duties include: Mopping, sweeping, sanitising, hoovering etc Working within estates communal areas. Available to start ASAP Working alongside a well-established property services company Company van and fuel card supplied Must be able to keep van at home in a safe space. Uniform supplied. Carrying out duties on multiple sites per day. Temp to perm basis 14.24 per hour Covering Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Temporary to permanent Weekly pay. Permanent position at the end of the thirteen weeks. If you believe the above position is an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on then please apply straight away. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/09/2026
Full time
I am currently working alongside a well-established property services business who are keen to introduce a mobile estates cleaning operative to their team based in the Milton Keynes catchment. Job Description Mobile Estates Cleaning operative Full UK driving license required (Manual license only) Monday to Friday Must have minimum one year experience in the cleaning industry. 08:00am until 16:00pm inc a thirty minute break per day. Duties include: Mopping, sweeping, sanitising, hoovering etc Working within estates communal areas. Available to start ASAP Working alongside a well-established property services company Company van and fuel card supplied Must be able to keep van at home in a safe space. Uniform supplied. Carrying out duties on multiple sites per day. Temp to perm basis 14.24 per hour Covering Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Temporary to permanent Weekly pay. Permanent position at the end of the thirteen weeks. If you believe the above position is an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on then please apply straight away. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Contracts Manager - Commercial Cleaning & FM Services Milton Keynes, Luton, Watford and Surrounding areas Basic salary circa £28k Company vehicle/mileage allowance, commission opportunities, on target revenue bonus circa £2k. Hours: 37.5 hours per week at times required to service customer sites Why Join? My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite our fast growth, we still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. The Opportunity Reporting to an Operations Managers, you will be responsible for the site management and smooth running of around customer sites in and around Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. This will involve the ongoing management of approximately 40-60 part-time cleaning staff, the recruitment and training of new staff where required and carrying out regular quality audits with each customer. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of cleaning standards and customer and staff satisfaction is maintained through excellent customer service. What You ll Be Doing Performing regular site audits with customers Maintaining regular customer contact and ensuring continuous customer satisfaction Ensuring highest standards of cleanliness are maintained at all customer sites Recruitment and management of cleaning staff Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times Maintaining regular contact with site teams to ensure awareness of site-specific requirements Planning, facilitating and monitoring ongoing training for site operatives Providing feedback on performance and to take responsibility for managing issues that may arise Ensuring sufficient amounts of cleaning equipment, materials and consumables on site Ensuring customer sites are fully manned including absence and holiday cover Submitting fortnightly pay-sheets, other administration such as holiday forms and carry out payroll tasks Carrying out any other duties that are required as directed by the Operations Manager Attending regular meetings with the Operations Manager and Operations Director at their head office About You Someone who has a "hands-on" attitude and has a balance of personnel management skills and business sense, in order to ensure operational success Pro-active, logical and forward thinking Flexible on working times Knowledgeable of the cleaning industry Someone with a strong desire to succeed and promote a high level of customer service Self-motivated Someone with excellent communication skills Able to take full responsibility for tasks Someone who manage teams in a supportive manner Have experience in the cleaning sector (essential) Have experience of managing a team A valid UK driver s license, satisfactory references and right to work in the UK Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
01/09/2026
Full time
Contracts Manager - Commercial Cleaning & FM Services Milton Keynes, Luton, Watford and Surrounding areas Basic salary circa £28k Company vehicle/mileage allowance, commission opportunities, on target revenue bonus circa £2k. Hours: 37.5 hours per week at times required to service customer sites Why Join? My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite our fast growth, we still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. The Opportunity Reporting to an Operations Managers, you will be responsible for the site management and smooth running of around customer sites in and around Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. This will involve the ongoing management of approximately 40-60 part-time cleaning staff, the recruitment and training of new staff where required and carrying out regular quality audits with each customer. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of cleaning standards and customer and staff satisfaction is maintained through excellent customer service. What You ll Be Doing Performing regular site audits with customers Maintaining regular customer contact and ensuring continuous customer satisfaction Ensuring highest standards of cleanliness are maintained at all customer sites Recruitment and management of cleaning staff Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times Maintaining regular contact with site teams to ensure awareness of site-specific requirements Planning, facilitating and monitoring ongoing training for site operatives Providing feedback on performance and to take responsibility for managing issues that may arise Ensuring sufficient amounts of cleaning equipment, materials and consumables on site Ensuring customer sites are fully manned including absence and holiday cover Submitting fortnightly pay-sheets, other administration such as holiday forms and carry out payroll tasks Carrying out any other duties that are required as directed by the Operations Manager Attending regular meetings with the Operations Manager and Operations Director at their head office About You Someone who has a "hands-on" attitude and has a balance of personnel management skills and business sense, in order to ensure operational success Pro-active, logical and forward thinking Flexible on working times Knowledgeable of the cleaning industry Someone with a strong desire to succeed and promote a high level of customer service Self-motivated Someone with excellent communication skills Able to take full responsibility for tasks Someone who manage teams in a supportive manner Have experience in the cleaning sector (essential) Have experience of managing a team A valid UK driver s license, satisfactory references and right to work in the UK Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Job Overview: To go beyond the standard expectation of providing a service for residents with great care, to enrich their lives as part of a dedicated and valued supported housing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff. As well as maintaining the overall presentation of the accommodation and outdoor spaces, you will enhance resident satisfaction, with efficient working practices. The role will involve all aspects of high quality responsive property maintenance as well as planned maintenance to a standard defined by the Active Opportunities Pathway service model and tasks that fall under intensive housing management. You may also be required to carry out some cleaning in empty properties. It will also involve professional curiosity with the ability to identify and report safeguarding concerns. To act as an ambassador for The Housing Network, to promote its mission and values. Being respectful and kind is at the heart of everything that we do. Responsibilities & Duties: - Daily use of an iPad and or Laptop along with compliance applications to input and update reporting system - Carry out scheduled work on void properties to bring back up to a high standard and in accordance with the Council s targets prescribed in the contract - Complete regular accommodation inspections, ensuring all necessary compliance and health and safety requirements are met - Carry out reactive maintenance within prescribed timescale - Finishing skills such as joinery, plastering, tiling in order to complete a job - Painting - Basic Plumbing (including changing toilet internals - Basic carpentry including door hanging (Essential) - Lock changing (Essential) - Gardening including fencing - Bathrooms and kitchen repairs (including changing taps) - Repairing/replacing broken window - Diagnosing boiler repair - Furniture / Rubbish removal - Put up curtain poles/blinds - Reporting Health & Safety incidents - Reporting Safeguarding concerns - Cleaning - Problem solving Relationships Who will I be working / engaging with? Effective communication is vital in your role. You will regularly engage with residents, their families, and colleagues as part of your daily activities. Additionally, you will liaise with contractors, coordinate their services and ensure that work is completed to a high quality and standard. On occasions, liaison with Local Authority Housing Officers and other Public Sector organisations alongside Charity and Community groups. Skills: Essential: Excellent communication IT skills and ability to confidently use an iPad Basic carpentry including door hanging Finishing skills such as joinery, plastering, tiling Lock changing Full UK driving licence Professional curiosity Desirable: -Cleaning experience -Ability to replace double/single glazed unit -Qualified PAT tester Knowledge: Essential: -Basic knowledge of electrics -Understanding of Safeguarding and ability to identify concerns and report them -Proven track record of carrying out repairs and maintenance work as a multi trade operative in a multi-site environment -Basic knowledge of gas boilers and electric heating system -An understanding of working in a supported housing environment Behaviour: Resilient and able deal with people who are complex and sometimes challenging Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objective Keen on strong compliance culture Able to work without direction Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances required Keen to lead by example We would expect you at all times to: act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence, professionalism, be open and co-operative with colleagues as well as act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation Desirable: -Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation -Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation -Corgi registered Behaviours: Driving courteously in a branded Company van, which is an extension of the workplace Wearing uniform and ID with pride and presenting professionally to residents, including the use of all relevant PPE Resilient and able to interact with people who have complex needs and can sometimes present with challenging behaviour Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objectives Maintain a robust compliance culture Able to work independently and use initiative Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances require. You will be expected to lead by example and uphold THN s values at all times: - act with integrity and respect - adopt a trauma informed and strength based approach - act with due skill, care and diligence - act with professionalism work as part of a team - act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation - An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this position. - The Housing Network is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered. We do not use AI to make hiring decisions. All screening, shortlisting and selection decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. -
01/09/2026
Full time
Job Overview: To go beyond the standard expectation of providing a service for residents with great care, to enrich their lives as part of a dedicated and valued supported housing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff. As well as maintaining the overall presentation of the accommodation and outdoor spaces, you will enhance resident satisfaction, with efficient working practices. The role will involve all aspects of high quality responsive property maintenance as well as planned maintenance to a standard defined by the Active Opportunities Pathway service model and tasks that fall under intensive housing management. You may also be required to carry out some cleaning in empty properties. It will also involve professional curiosity with the ability to identify and report safeguarding concerns. To act as an ambassador for The Housing Network, to promote its mission and values. Being respectful and kind is at the heart of everything that we do. Responsibilities & Duties: - Daily use of an iPad and or Laptop along with compliance applications to input and update reporting system - Carry out scheduled work on void properties to bring back up to a high standard and in accordance with the Council s targets prescribed in the contract - Complete regular accommodation inspections, ensuring all necessary compliance and health and safety requirements are met - Carry out reactive maintenance within prescribed timescale - Finishing skills such as joinery, plastering, tiling in order to complete a job - Painting - Basic Plumbing (including changing toilet internals - Basic carpentry including door hanging (Essential) - Lock changing (Essential) - Gardening including fencing - Bathrooms and kitchen repairs (including changing taps) - Repairing/replacing broken window - Diagnosing boiler repair - Furniture / Rubbish removal - Put up curtain poles/blinds - Reporting Health & Safety incidents - Reporting Safeguarding concerns - Cleaning - Problem solving Relationships Who will I be working / engaging with? Effective communication is vital in your role. You will regularly engage with residents, their families, and colleagues as part of your daily activities. Additionally, you will liaise with contractors, coordinate their services and ensure that work is completed to a high quality and standard. On occasions, liaison with Local Authority Housing Officers and other Public Sector organisations alongside Charity and Community groups. Skills: Essential: Excellent communication IT skills and ability to confidently use an iPad Basic carpentry including door hanging Finishing skills such as joinery, plastering, tiling Lock changing Full UK driving licence Professional curiosity Desirable: -Cleaning experience -Ability to replace double/single glazed unit -Qualified PAT tester Knowledge: Essential: -Basic knowledge of electrics -Understanding of Safeguarding and ability to identify concerns and report them -Proven track record of carrying out repairs and maintenance work as a multi trade operative in a multi-site environment -Basic knowledge of gas boilers and electric heating system -An understanding of working in a supported housing environment Behaviour: Resilient and able deal with people who are complex and sometimes challenging Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objective Keen on strong compliance culture Able to work without direction Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances required Keen to lead by example We would expect you at all times to: act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence, professionalism, be open and co-operative with colleagues as well as act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation Desirable: -Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation -Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation -Corgi registered Behaviours: Driving courteously in a branded Company van, which is an extension of the workplace Wearing uniform and ID with pride and presenting professionally to residents, including the use of all relevant PPE Resilient and able to interact with people who have complex needs and can sometimes present with challenging behaviour Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objectives Maintain a robust compliance culture Able to work independently and use initiative Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances require. You will be expected to lead by example and uphold THN s values at all times: - act with integrity and respect - adopt a trauma informed and strength based approach - act with due skill, care and diligence - act with professionalism work as part of a team - act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation - An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this position. - The Housing Network is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered. We do not use AI to make hiring decisions. All screening, shortlisting and selection decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. -
Morgan Hunt currently requires a Maintenance Facilities Operative for FE College - East London Pay Rate: £18ph Ltd to £20ph Ltd Hours: 35 hrs 8am to 16:00pm Mon to Fri Location: East London Duration 3 months on going contract Must have Enhanced Children DBS Certificate on update service or Happy to apply for DBS Certificate PURPOSE OF JOB: To support the Facilities Manager in the operational delivery of facilities management services at the Campus and to deputise for the Facilities Manager in their absence. To support the Facilities Manager in managing the campus space, optimising the learning environment, utilising both teaching and non-teaching accommodation, together with the efficient operation of moves and relocations. To support the Facilities Manager in keeping the premises safe, clean and presentable. Undertake basic maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting & decorating and carpentry tasks. Complete cross-campus deliveries. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilities Management: Deputise for the Facilities Manager during periods of short-to-medium-term absence. Support the Facilities Manager in maintaining the physical condition of the building, furniture, fittings and equipment and reporting defects and requisitioning repairs. To report and log work orders through the college's helpdesk system and follow up on outstanding work orders Own, maintain and update the site CAFM system in relation to all reactive and PPM tasks under their control and management. To coordinate the process of issuing reactive and PPM tasks to estates and subcontractor. To provide an administrative service, including word processing, data entry, filing telephone calls, email, and reprographics, sorting and distributing mail. To develop and maintain effective filing systems for the storage and prompt retrieval of information/paper ensuring that filing is completed on a weekly basis. To work effectively as a team member, contributing to the development and maintenance of standards of excellence for the administrative service. To ensure that all telephone calls are dealt with in a professional, prompt and in a courteous manner Provide first level contact and convey resolutions to customer issues Support the department by issuing of new ID cards to, tenants an occasionally to college staff and updating the database by removing leavers. Properly escalate unresolved queries to the next level of support Walk customers through problem solving process Support the Facilities Manager in the effective operation of the mail, goods inwards and delivery distribution process within the campus. Carry out minor repairs and decoration as directed by the Facilities Manager. Inspect and repair fences, repair outdoor structures damaged by weather age or accident i.e. gates, walls, steps, lights. Assemble prefabricated furniture and custom-built furniture or cabinets as directed. Undertake general porterage duties as required, and particularly the provision and movement of furniture and other equipment for timetabled activities/ exams to meet the needs of premises users, without constant supervision. Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas, empty litterbins and litter picking on a daily basis. Periodically clean and clear all drains and gullies. Keep entrance to the college inside and outside, clean and clear of obstructions at all times, clearing leaves, snow, ice, moss and detritus as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc. Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove if safe and appropriate or report to line manager if unsure. To ensure that all equipment is returned to the appropriate stores and the stores are kept secure and clean at all times. Participating in the cleaning and grounds maintenance activities. Mail room duties - receiving / sorting / delivering of internal and external post. Person Specification - Education & Qualifications GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. Willingness to undertake role-related training, including health & safety, safeguarding, and facilities procedures. Relevant facilities, caretaking, or health & safety training. Experience Experience working in a facilities, estates, caretaking, maintenance, or support services environment. Experience supporting reactive maintenance, minor works, or general repairs. Experience of room set-ups, portering, or event support, including exams or enrolment activities. Experience working in a busy, customer-focused environment with changing priorities. Experience using a service desk or CAFM system to log or report issues (desirable). Experience working within an education or public-sector setting (desirable). Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
29/08/2026
Full time
Morgan Hunt currently requires a Maintenance Facilities Operative for FE College - East London Pay Rate: £18ph Ltd to £20ph Ltd Hours: 35 hrs 8am to 16:00pm Mon to Fri Location: East London Duration 3 months on going contract Must have Enhanced Children DBS Certificate on update service or Happy to apply for DBS Certificate PURPOSE OF JOB: To support the Facilities Manager in the operational delivery of facilities management services at the Campus and to deputise for the Facilities Manager in their absence. To support the Facilities Manager in managing the campus space, optimising the learning environment, utilising both teaching and non-teaching accommodation, together with the efficient operation of moves and relocations. To support the Facilities Manager in keeping the premises safe, clean and presentable. Undertake basic maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting & decorating and carpentry tasks. Complete cross-campus deliveries. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilities Management: Deputise for the Facilities Manager during periods of short-to-medium-term absence. Support the Facilities Manager in maintaining the physical condition of the building, furniture, fittings and equipment and reporting defects and requisitioning repairs. To report and log work orders through the college's helpdesk system and follow up on outstanding work orders Own, maintain and update the site CAFM system in relation to all reactive and PPM tasks under their control and management. To coordinate the process of issuing reactive and PPM tasks to estates and subcontractor. To provide an administrative service, including word processing, data entry, filing telephone calls, email, and reprographics, sorting and distributing mail. To develop and maintain effective filing systems for the storage and prompt retrieval of information/paper ensuring that filing is completed on a weekly basis. To work effectively as a team member, contributing to the development and maintenance of standards of excellence for the administrative service. To ensure that all telephone calls are dealt with in a professional, prompt and in a courteous manner Provide first level contact and convey resolutions to customer issues Support the department by issuing of new ID cards to, tenants an occasionally to college staff and updating the database by removing leavers. Properly escalate unresolved queries to the next level of support Walk customers through problem solving process Support the Facilities Manager in the effective operation of the mail, goods inwards and delivery distribution process within the campus. Carry out minor repairs and decoration as directed by the Facilities Manager. Inspect and repair fences, repair outdoor structures damaged by weather age or accident i.e. gates, walls, steps, lights. Assemble prefabricated furniture and custom-built furniture or cabinets as directed. Undertake general porterage duties as required, and particularly the provision and movement of furniture and other equipment for timetabled activities/ exams to meet the needs of premises users, without constant supervision. Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas, empty litterbins and litter picking on a daily basis. Periodically clean and clear all drains and gullies. Keep entrance to the college inside and outside, clean and clear of obstructions at all times, clearing leaves, snow, ice, moss and detritus as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc. Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove if safe and appropriate or report to line manager if unsure. To ensure that all equipment is returned to the appropriate stores and the stores are kept secure and clean at all times. Participating in the cleaning and grounds maintenance activities. Mail room duties - receiving / sorting / delivering of internal and external post. Person Specification - Education & Qualifications GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. Willingness to undertake role-related training, including health & safety, safeguarding, and facilities procedures. Relevant facilities, caretaking, or health & safety training. Experience Experience working in a facilities, estates, caretaking, maintenance, or support services environment. Experience supporting reactive maintenance, minor works, or general repairs. Experience of room set-ups, portering, or event support, including exams or enrolment activities. Experience working in a busy, customer-focused environment with changing priorities. Experience using a service desk or CAFM system to log or report issues (desirable). Experience working within an education or public-sector setting (desirable). Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
